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by Wil Rice IV | January 8, 2024 | Articles, Devotionals | 0 Comments

I Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore Haven’t...

What Does Easter Mean?

by Lauren Rice | April 8, 2023 | Articles | 0 Comments

What better time to remind ourselves of the truth that Jesus Christ died on the cross, was buried, and resurrected from the grave? When evil is staring us in the face is the best time to consider the truth of Easter and what it means for us.

Are You Curious or Committed?

by Lauren Rice | April 7, 2023 | Articles | 0 Comments

Curiosity may lead you to Jesus, but you must take a lingering look and listen to really know Jesus. Will you stay long enough to hear Jesus answer the question, “What is truth?”

Recent Devotionals

God’s Longest Name

by Wil Rice IV | Jul 8, 2024 | Devotionals

Psalm 17:7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them Names tell a story. Not long ago, I was driving through west Texas and I crossed the Pecos River. I thought of...

God’s View Is Better

by Wil Rice IV | Jul 5, 2024 | Devotionals

Psalm 11:1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain The other day at about 6:30 in the morning, I was walking around a place we call the Ranch House here on the Bill Rice Ranch. As I rounded the corner of the house, I saw a...